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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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